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I have had, for over 2 weeks now, a feeling in my ear like it's full of water - yet my ear canal is empty. it feels like swimmer's ear. what is it?
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Fluid behind the: ear drum.A decongestant/anti-histamine might help.
Answered 5/24/2016
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You need to: have a doctor look inside. It could be middle ear infection, external ear infection, or even something more serious.
Answered 11/27/2017
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